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- BGG #107
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- 7.8
Eclipse: New Dawn for the Galaxy
- 2–6 players
- 60–180 min
- Complexity 3.7/5
- 2011
- BGG rating
- 8.3
Expansion for Eclipse: Second Dawn for the Galaxy
Eclipse: Das zweite galaktische Zeitalter – Neue Gefahren
2022
Rules assistance for Eclipse: Das zweite galaktische Zeitalter – Neue Gefahren
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 60–180 min
- 12+
- Complexity 3.0/5
Rules assistant for Eclipse: Das zweite galaktische Zeitalter – Neue Gefahren
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Eclipse: Das zweite galaktische Zeitalter – Neue Gefahren is an expansion for Eclipse: Second Dawn for the Galaxy released in 2022 for 2–6 players, 60–180 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Touko Tahkokallio and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Player Elimination, and Dice Rolling.
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About the game
This mini-expansion contains several small modules that can be added to the base game individually or in combination, adding even more variety to the conquest of space. 4 new modules for Eclipse - Second Dawn for the Galaxy Galaktische Ereignisse ( Galactic Events ) Aufstrebende Spezies ( Minor Species ) Neue Ordnung ( Turn Order Variant ) Risskanone ( Rift Cannon ) Explore black holes and galactic nebulae, negotiate with emerging species, compete in the galactic council, or experiment with reality warping weapons technology. —description from the publisher
Editions
- Eclipse: Das zweite galaktische Zeitalter – Neue GefahrendePegasus Spiele2022
Questions and answers
Eclipse: Das zweite galaktische Zeitalter – Neue Gefahren supports 2–6 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Eclipse: Das zweite galaktische Zeitalter – Neue Gefahren is 60–180 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Eclipse: Das zweite galaktische Zeitalter – Neue Gefahren for ages 12 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Eclipse: Das zweite galaktische Zeitalter – Neue Gefahren has a complexity rating of 3.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Eclipse: Das zweite galaktische Zeitalter – Neue Gefahren belongs to these categories: Fighting, Science Fiction, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Player Elimination, and Dice Rolling. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Eclipse: Das zweite galaktische Zeitalter – Neue Gefahren are: Touko Tahkokallio. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Eclipse: Das zweite galaktische Zeitalter – Neue Gefahren as an expansion for Eclipse: Second Dawn for the Galaxy. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Eclipse: Second Dawn for the Galaxy to use it. Check that your edition of Eclipse: Second Dawn for the Galaxy is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.